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Have you ever wanted to visit New York City, yet stay physically in the Czech Republic? University of New York in Prague (UNYP) arrived in Gaudeamus Brno with a NYC subway car, and a replica of Time Square supported by a team of students, alumni and professors to explain to visitors why private education can […]

As a professional writer, I work with language and words all day. First, when I write outlines and notes, then writing the first draft, and finally, when I proofread and edit. I work mostly in the Czech language, but I have also written many articles and papers in English. I am an active English speaker […]

In his famous essay “Critical thinking: What It Is and Why It Counts”, Dr. Peter Facione defines critical thinking as: “Purposeful, self-regulatory judgment which results in interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and inference, as well as explanation of the evidential, conceptual, methodological, criteriological, or contextual considerations upon which that judgment is based.”  Supporting the critical thinking skills of […]

It isn’t all lectures and midterms here at the University of New York in Prague!  You will meet students like you – students who want to continue a shared passion or discover a new one. UNYP Student Clubs are some of the most interesting, rewarding, and fun micro-communities you’ll ever be part of.    Today we want […]

The world has changed dramatically over the last decades due to to the realities of globalization, which means that Czech universities have had to adapt to this trend. Quite a few higher education establishments in Prague attract students from different countries – for example, at UNYP we have students from over 60 countries and professors […]

Floorball is the biggest indoor sport in the Czech Republic and is becoming more popular all over the world. While the game is similar to ice hockey, floorball players do not require protective gear – the sport has rules limiting contact, and is relatively safe. Floorball is exciting to play and watch, because of the […]

What does your Instagram feed consist of these days? Fellow UNYP students, friends from back home? Your favorite brands and world-famous influencers?  Many people think that this platform can’t offer anything better than billions, if not trillions, of kittens, other people’s meals, and hidden (or not-so-hidden) ads. Although Instagram has all of the above, if you […]

Have you ever found yourself faced with an important task but been unable to focus on it long enough or well enough to get it done effectively? Does this happen to you too often for comfort?  Certainly, the occasional inability to concentrate is nothing unusual, but it can be particularly annoying (or even worrisome) if […]

If I had to choose my favourite moments in my life as an instructor at the University of New York in Prague, then without doubt I would choose graduation day and the first day of freshman classes. Graduations are obviously a moment of joy and accomplishment, and a celebration of the hard work that students have put […]

Prom is an unforgettable experience that you do not want to miss. Tests come and go, but memories like this are forever!  We all know that proms can be expensive, especially once you add up all the little details. This is why the University of New York in Prague wants to contribute CZK 25,000 to […]